Texas Permit Test (DPS Written Test) Practice Test
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- 1. Signs & Signals
A red, eight-sided sign requires you to:
- a.Slow down only
- b.Merge into the next lane
- c.Come to a complete stop, then proceed when safe
- d.Yield to trucks only
Answer: c
Explanation: A red octagon is a STOP sign; stop fully at the marked line or crosswalk, then go when it is safe. (Texas Driver Handbook, signs)
- 2. Signs & Signals
A downward-pointing, red-and-white triangular sign means:
- a.Stop and stay stopped
- b.Yield the right of way and be ready to stop
- c.No entry
- d.One-way street
Answer: b
Explanation: The YIELD sign means slow down, give the right of way to other traffic and pedestrians, and stop if necessary. (Texas Driver Handbook, signs)
- 3. Signs & Signals
A broken yellow line next to your lane means:
- a.You may pass when it is safe and the way is clear
- b.Passing is never allowed
- c.The road ends ahead
- d.Two-way left-turn lane
Answer: a
Explanation: A broken yellow center line means passing is permitted when it is safe; a solid yellow line on your side means no passing. (Texas Driver Handbook, markings)
- 4. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
You are turning left at an intersection with a green light. You must:
- a.Turn immediately
- b.Expect oncoming cars to stop for you
- c.Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn when safe
- d.Honk and proceed
Answer: c
Explanation: A driver turning left must yield to oncoming vehicles and to pedestrians before completing the turn. (Texas Driver Handbook)
- 5. Rules of the Road & Right of Way
At an intersection with no signs or signals, you should yield to:
- a.No one
- b.Only large vehicles
- c.The car on your left
- d.A vehicle already in the intersection or one on your right if you arrive together
Answer: d
Explanation: Yield to any vehicle already in the intersection, and to the vehicle on your right when you reach it at the same time. (Texas Driver Handbook, right of way)
- 6. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
Texas 'Move Over / Slow Down' law requires that, when passing a stopped emergency or maintenance vehicle with flashing lights, you:
- a.Move over a lane if you can, or slow down below the speed limit
- b.Speed up to pass quickly
- c.Stop in your lane
- d.Sound your horn and continue at the limit
Answer: a
Explanation: The Move Over/Slow Down law requires moving over one lane, or if you cannot, slowing to a set amount below the posted limit. (Texas Driver Handbook)
- 7. Safe Driving & Sharing the Road
A school bus on an undivided road stops with red lights flashing. Drivers approaching from either direction must:
- a.Slow to 10 mph and pass
- b.Stop and remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing
- c.Pass on the left when clear
- d.Continue if no children are seen
Answer: b
Explanation: On an undivided roadway, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus loading or unloading with red lights flashing. (Texas Driver Handbook, sharing the road)
- 8. Speed & Conditions
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in an urban district is:
- a.50 mph
- b.45 mph
- c.30 mph
- d.15 mph
Answer: c
Explanation: The prima facie speed limit in an urban district is 30 mph unless a different limit is posted. (Texas Driver Handbook, speed limits)
- 9. Speed & Conditions
On a wet or slick road, the safest action is to:
- a.Keep the same speed
- b.Brake hard often
- c.Follow more closely to see better
- d.Slow down and increase your following distance
Answer: d
Explanation: Reduce speed and allow extra following distance on wet, icy, or slick roads to avoid skidding or hydroplaning. (Texas Driver Handbook, adverse conditions)
- 10. Alcohol, Drugs & Texas Penalties/GDL
For a Texas driver under 21, it is illegal to drive with:
- a.Any detectable amount of alcohol in the system
- b.A BAC of 0.08% or higher only
- c.A BAC of 0.05% or higher only
- d.Alcohol only after midnight
Answer: a
Explanation: Texas has zero tolerance for minors: a driver under 21 may not operate a vehicle with any detectable amount of alcohol. (Texas Driver Handbook)